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Niigaan James Sinclair | The History of the St. Peters Band Removal (videos)
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 @ 2:48 PM
A lecture by Niigaan James Sinclair on the story of the illegal surrender and forcible removal of the St. Peter's Band and the band's re-location to the present-day reserve of Peguis First Nation.
Niigaan James Sinclair, Anishinaabe (St. Peter's / Little Peguis), is an Assistant Professor in Native Studies at the University of Manitoba.
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Senator finds strong spirituality, support at Canadian School of Peacebuilding
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 @ 12:34 PM
One of Canada's newest senators is an alumnus of CMU's Canadian School of Peacebuilding.
Dr. Mary Jane McCallum, who was appointed late last year as one of two independent senators to fill vacancies in the Senate, studied at the CSOP in 2016 and 2017.
Continue ReadingBC church leader Lee Kosa visits CMU as Pastor in Residence
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 @ 9:52 AM
Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) is pleased to welcome Lee Kosa as Pastor in Residence next month.
Kosa, who is the lead pastor at Cedar Park Church in Delta, BC, will be on campus Monday, February 5 to Friday, February 9.
Continue ReadingEcumenical panel to discuss the Bible at upcoming CMU event
Monday, January 22, 2018 @ 7:22 AM
Five Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) students from diverse Christian traditions will participate in a panel discussion exploring the Bible.
The public is invited to attend the event titled, "The Bible Tells Me So... Doesn't It? – A Conversation with Young Adults on the Tensions of Taking Scripture Seriously." The discussion will take place on Monday, February 5 at 7:00 PM in Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.). Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Continue ReadingCMU welcomes Dr. Rick Lindroth as Scientist in Residence
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 @ 8:20 AM
In a world of "alternative facts," what does science have to offer?
That's one of the questions Dr. Rick Lindroth will address when he visits Canadian Mennonite University January 29-30 as its 2018 Scientist in Residence.
Continue ReadingFaculty: In Their Own Words – Dr. Chris Huebner
Monday, January 8, 2018 @ 6:39 AM
Dr. Chris Huebner, Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy, has taught at CMU full-time since 2002.
What are you teaching right now that you're most excited about?
Continue ReadingCMU to honour musician Steve Bell with 2018 PAX Award
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 @ 2:52 PM
Acclaimed Winnipeg singer-songwriter Steve Bell will receive the 2018 CMU PAX Award.
President Dr. Cheryl Pauls will present the award to Bell on April 5, 2018 at Gather. Give. Celebrate. Spring at CMU*, an annual fundraiser in support of the university.
Continue ReadingPastor, police officer discuss cannabis legalization at CMU event
Thursday, December 7, 2017 @ 9:31 AM
A Mennonite pastor hopes that the legalization of cannabis will allow the church to open up “theological discussions” about all sorts of substance use.
The legalization of cannabis gives the church an opportunity to discuss the New Testament emphasis on healing and reconciliation as God’s response to brokenness, said Erin Morash, pastor at two rural Mennonite churches located two hours southwest of Winnipeg.
Continue ReadingPublic invited to launch of new book detailing the life of educator and TV producer Vera Good
Thursday, November 30, 2017 @ 8:02 AM
SIMCOE, ON — The public is invited to a celebration for a new book detailing the life of Dr. Vera Good, a pioneering educator and television producer from Waterloo County.
Good and author Nancy Silcox will be on hand to launch The Exceptional Vera Good: A Life Beyond the Polka Dot Door on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 2:00 PM. The launch will take place in the party room at Norview Lodge Retirement Home in Simcoe, ON (44 Rob Blake Way). All are welcome to attend.
Continue ReadingEndowment for CMU scholarship honouring Mennonite leader reaches $100,000
Tuesday, November 28, 2017 @ 8:00 AM
The endowment for a Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) scholarship honouring a Russian Mennonite scholar whose life was cut tragically short has reached six figures.
Ted Fransen presented a cheque to CMU President Dr. Cheryl Pauls in September, bringing the endowment for the Jacob A. Rempel Memorial Scholarship to $100,000. Fransen is one of Rempel’s grandsons.
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